Clin Exp Rheumatol
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Assessment of long-term safety and efficacy of etanercept in a 5-year extension study in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
To evaluate long-term safety and efficacy of etanercept (ETN) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) without concomitant disease-modifying antirheumatic drug therapy. ⋯ ETN maintained a favourable safety profile and consistent efficacy throughout the 5-year study duration.